Antje Peters, Photographer, Paris

Description

A banksia flower is presented in a minimalist still life, encased partially in crinkled and stretched translucent purple plastic wrap. The flower has a red and gold-toned, bristled head, tightly clustered. The purple plastic extends to form a stem-like structure. This is against a plain black background. The composition is simple, with the flower as the sole subject. The lighting emphasizes the textures and colors of the flower and plastic. This flower presents a surreal or unexpected botanical composition, and could be interpreted as an artistic expression.